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How to Clean Comfortex Symphony Blinds
Comfortex Window Fashions offers a wide variety of blinds and shades including the Symphony® Cellular line of blinds and Symphony® Blackout blinds. Symphony blinds feature energy-efficient designs made of honeycomb-style cellular or pleated, UV blocking non-woven polyester fabric. Although
The Best Way to Clean Up Cat Urine
Cat urine is one of the toughest smells to remove from carpet, wood, furniture and cloth. Sometimes a cat that has not been spayed or neutered will spray or urinate outside of the litter box to mark its territory. In other cases, the cat may show its disdain for the litter box, its placement or its
How to Get Paint Runs Out of Walls
Sometimes a sloppy paint job can produce bad results. Paint runs can be among the byproducts of a hastily painted wall. Once paint is applied and begins to drip, it can dry quickly and become difficult to remove. If you are painting a large area, or have several people helping you paint, a few runs
How to Dissolve Lime
When water dries in your kitchen and bathroom, it can leave behind calcium and magnesium deposits which appear as chalky lime on your sinks and faucets. It can also build up in hidden areas like inside drainpipes, washing machines and coffee makers. Not only is lime unsightly, but it can clog up sho
The Best Way to Clean a Whirlpool Tub
Cleaning your whirlpool tub will help keep it free of bacterial growth and unsightly stains and rings that are caused by dirt, shampoo, and soaps. You'll want to avoid harsh, abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface, dull the tub and actually promote bacteria growth. The goal of cleaning the t
Product Review: Sunlight Deep Clean Laundry Powder
About Laundry Product Review of Sunlight Deep Clean Laundry Detergent Powder.
Removing Super Glue From a Wood Table
A bottle of uncapped Super Glue tips over, or a tube leaks, and the surface of your wood table quickly becomes marred with a hardened adhesive stain. Many people sand and refinish the entire table when this happens. Unless the stain covers a large area, removing Super Glue in that way is a lot of un
How to Clean a Hayward Filter
A Hayward filter is the brand name of what is referred to in the pool industry as a DE or diatomaceous earth filter. Pool filters should be cleaned at the beginning of every swimming season, generally in the spring of the year. This will keep your water crystal clear and beautiful the whole season l
How to Clean Upholstery Foam
Upholstery foam is commonly used as cushioning in seat covers and padded cushions. The foam is durable and holds its form even through extended periods of use, making it perfect for use on furniture pieces. Upholstery typically covers the foam, protecting the foam itself from dirt and stains. When a
Homemade Window Cleaning Solution
Instead of purchasing window-cleaning solution, make your own at home. Homemade window cleaning solutions save you money because they use common ingredients found in your household. Commercial window cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals that not only hurt the environment but also cause
How to Keep Your Room Neat and Clean
For some people, keeping a room neat and clean can be a challenge. For those people, a system of organization must be in place in order for a room to be kept neat.
How to Clean Bathroom Walls
Bathroom walls attract and accumulate dust, dirt and other debris. In addition, a buildup of moisture and heat in the bathroom from a hot shower or bath promotes mold and other microorganism growth on bathroom walls. Over time, microorganisms can also grow in spaces behind the walls or baseboards--c
How to Fix a Copper Silver Piece
Have you noticed that some of your silver jewelry, cookware or utensils gradually turn a strange reddish color? To control costs, silver manufacturers make their items using alloys that contain silver mixed with copper. Even sterling silver contains only 92.5 percent silver and the rest is typically
My Dryer Is Hot But Not Drying
There are a few common reasons for your dryer to heat up but not seem to be drying your clothes quickly or at all. With a few tools and half an hour, you can test for the likely problems. If you work through the basic troubleshooting and you're still having trouble, call your manufacturer.
How to Clean Leather With Household Products
While many of us are accustomed to thinking of leather as a delicate item when it comes to cleaning, in reality you can clean leather with household products without damaging the finish or shortening its lifespan. Whether you want to clean a leather sofa, leather boots or jacket, items on your bathr
How to Clean Your Homes Windows and Make Them Shine
There is nothing better then having nice and clean windows on your home.Here are a few tips I use when cleaning our windows.
How to Get Dog Smell Out of Your Vacuum Cleaner
Dogs are loyal and loving members of the family but they are also the smelliest. Due to dirt, body odor, sweat and their bodily functions, dogs are prone to smelling bad. When you vacuum an area where your dog has been lying, the odors may remain in the machine. Even pet owners who consistently bath
How to Get Blood Out of Denim
Blood may seem like an impossible stain to remove. But instead of throwing your denim away, you can salvage it by treating the blood stain at home. The stain needs to be treated immediately so that the blood does not have time to set in the denim. Soaking the denim in water will help to loosen the b
How to Repair Chipped Corian
Corian, a nonporous solid surface material, is made to be durable and easily repairable by its manufacturer, DuPont. It is often used for kitchen and bathroom counters. If the chip in the Corian is shallow enough to sand out, try that first. You may wish to use the sandpaper recommended by DuPont. F
How to Find a Cleaning Person
With a busy schedule finding time to clean the house often takes a back seat to other demands. In fact, just finding a cleaning person can be a time consuming affair. However, taking the time to screen and choose a cleaning professional is time well spent. After all, this person will likely be in yo